Origin
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to San Carlos Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
163.2 mi
263 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orlando, FL
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San Carlos Park, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orlando, FL to San Carlos Park, FL covers 163.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Orange Avenue, West Anderson Street, Boone Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.6 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | — | — |
| West Anderson Street | — | — |
| Boone Avenue | — | — |
| West South Street | — | — |
| I 4 West | — | — |
| CR 557 | — | — |
| Shinn Boulevard | — | — |
| Lake Shore Way | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and San Carlos Park, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
5 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Orange Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Anderson Street
4
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Boone Avenue
5
Turn left onto West South Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West South Street
6
Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 4 West
7
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
40 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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CR 557: Lake Alfred, Winter Haven
9
Turn slight left
6.4 mi
·
9 min
10
Turn right onto Shinn Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shinn Boulevard
11
Continue on Lake Shore Way
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Shore Way
12
Turn straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
13
Continue on 6th Street Southwest
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
6th Street Southwest
14
Continue straight
39 mi
·
55 min
15
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
2.5 mi
·
2 min
17
Continue straight
15 mi
·
17 min
18
Turn left onto Dickhaut Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Dickhaut Street
19
Turn right onto North Mills Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mills Avenue
20
Turn left onto East Magnolia Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Magnolia Street
21
Continue on East Oak Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
22
Turn right onto Hog Bay Avenue
36 mi
·
46 min
·
Hog Bay Avenue
23
Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
24
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South
25
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
27
Keep slight left to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
28
Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
29
Turn right onto Alico Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Alico Road
30
Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Three Oaks Parkway
31
Turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Carlos Boulevard
32
Turn left onto Tampa Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Tampa Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.6 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.6 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Carlos Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orlando, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orlando, FL
This is one driving day of about 163.2 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Orlando, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.6 miles from Orlando, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.98 one way
$51.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.26 | $56.52 |
| premium | $4.72 | $30.35 | $60.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.03 | $72.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49 | 0 | $17.14 | $7.83 |
| Efficient EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.3 | 0 | $22.85 | $10.44 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
San Carlos Park, FL
Afternoon in San Carlos Park on Saturday
Local time
4:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
163.2 mi in 3h 41m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Orange Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Orlando, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Orlando, FL
Full guide →For the broader urban area including suburbs and other nearby destinations, please see the Greater Orlando article. Orlando deserves its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with an estimated 52 million visitors a year. The city is best known for its theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, but it holds a lot to offer besides those two amusement meccas. Countless hotels and restaurants cater to business conventions and other events hosted by organizations from all over the country. Outside the theme park districts and hotels, however, lies much more to be explored, including downtown, areas of untouched wilderness, world-class museums and theaters, and old towns with dining and nightlife. At the center of the state of Florida, in Orange County, Orlando is about an hour from each coast.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 163.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at San Carlos Park, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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